You have sufficient time to do either of the 2 options.mapledipped said:Hi guys...hope you can help me with this...
my passport expires mar2016, just got my ita last weekend and i still have over 50days for submission. is it better to renew my passport now (can take up to 30days to process) before submitting? or submit then change the passport details in my profile later? also, if i submit later with my new passport details, do i need some sort of explanation and substantiation on why i changed it in my profile?
1. Assuming you submit your application by 1st August, there is a very good chance that your PR decision will come through within 6 months or by 1st Feb and you can then get your passport work done afterwards.
2. You can do what you are planning now assuming, of course, that they don't delay the process. Add an LOE which highlights this discrepancy after getting a new passport - won't be a problem.
All the best!